Mohamamd Fathi | Plant biotechnology |Best Researcher Award

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Dr. ā€ŒMohamamd Fathi |Control Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr at Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran

Dr. Mohamamd Fathi, is an accomplished professor and researcher with a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Qingdao University of Science and Technology and advanced degrees in Biotechnology from the University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava. Currently, an Assistant Professor and Researcher at the National Agricultural and Food Centre, their work spans chemical processes, energy-saving strategies, and plant biotechnology. Dr. Mohamamd Fathi,Ā  has led and contributed to significant research projects, earning numerous awards, including the SAPV Young Scientist Award. They are recognized for their innovative approaches to biotechnology, contributing to both academic knowledge and practical applications in plant production and genetics.

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šŸ“šEducation &Training

PhD in Chemical Engineering Qingdao University of Science and Technology, China 2010-2016. Third Degree of Higher Education (Doctor of Philosophy) University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava; Faculty of Natural Sciences Field(s) of Study: Biotechnology 04/09/2019 ā€“ 23/08/2023. Rerum Naturalium Doctor (RNDr.). University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava; Faculty of Natural Sciences Field(s) of Study: Biotechnology 2019 ā€“ 24/08/2021. Second Degree of Higher Education. University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava; Faculty of Natural Sciences Field(s) of Study: Biotechnology 03/09/2017 ā€“ 27/05/2019. First Degree of Higher Education University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava; Faculty of Natural Sciences Field(s) of Study: Biotechnology 03/09/2014 ā€“ 23/08/2017. High School Beech Hill College Dublin Rd, Tirkeenan, H18 P997 Monaghan (Ireland) 2012 ā€“ 2013. Grammar School GymnĆ”zium sv. MikulĆ”Å”a, Duklianska 16, PreÅ”ov Duklianska 16, 080 01 PreÅ”ov (Slovakia) Field(s) of Study: Foreign Languages 2005 ā€“ 2014 Biotech Start-up Academy Participant & Student-Apprenticeship Lifbee Academy, Bratislava, Slovakia 01/06/2023 ā€“ 09/02/2024

šŸ¢ Professional Appointments

 

Professor College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology 2006-present Assistant Professor
University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava; Faculty of Natural Sciences Department of Biotechnology 01/09/2023 ā€“ Current Researcher
National Agricultural and Food Centre- Research Institute of Plant Production Department of Applied Biology and Genetics, PieŔńany, Slovakia 01/02/2024 ā€“ Current 01/06/2023 ā€“ 30/11/2023 Researcher University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava; Faculty of Natural Sciences Department of Biotechnology 30/09/2021 ā€“ 30/06/2023 Research Internship Institute of Experimental Botany of the AS CR, v.v.i., Olomouc Centre of Plant Structural and Functional Genomics, ValĆ”rik Group 31/01/2022 ā€“ 13/05/2022

Research Projects šŸ“

Project: Research on energy saving strategies and methods for chemical processes based on fire accumulation Duration: January 2015 – December 2017 Funding Source: National Natural Science Foundation of China Grant Number: 21406124 Role: Project Leader
Status: Concluded Project: Intelligent method and application research of low-temperature waste heat extraction and utilization Duration: January 2022 – December 2025 Funding Source: National Natural Science Foundation of China Grant Number: 22178190 Role: Second Completer Status: Amidst Research Project: A new method and its application research for vapor-liquid equilibrium prediction based on elements and chemical bonds Duration: January 2012 – December 2015 Funding Source: National Natural Science Foundation of China
Grant Number: 21176127 Role: Third Completer Status: Concluded

Honours and awards šŸ†

SAPV Award of the Young Scientists for the Best Scientific Work of 2023 with Significant Application Benefit in the Field of Plant Production Slovak Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lužianky April 2024 BioInnovation Awards 2024 – Enviro Lab Category Lifbee Academy February 2024. SAPV Award of the Young Scientists for the Best Scientific Work of 2022 with Significant Application Benefit in the Field of Plant Production Slovak Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lužianky 2023. Award of the UCM Project Supported by the Research Support Fund in 2022 University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava December 2022 SAPV Award of the Young Scientists for the Best Scientific Work of 2020 with Significant Application Benefit in the Field of Plant Production Slovak Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lužianky 2020. Award for the Best Student Scientific Work at the 11th All-Slovak Student Scientific Conference, Applied Natural Sciences University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava 2019

Ā Project šŸ§Ŗ

Introduction to an Effective In Vitro Production System for Datura stramonium L. and Monitoring the Influence of Plant Viruses on Tropane Alkaloid ProductionĀ  Viroids – Unique Subviral Plant Pathogens, Their Diversity and Host Interaction Implementation of New Scientific Knowledge and Approaches to the Educational Process in the Field of Biotechnology Innovative Fertilizers with Alternative Natural Resources and Their Implementation in Agrotechnical Procedures Addressing Societal Threats Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Modern “Omics” Approaches as Effective Tools for Identification and Characterization of Leguminous Viral Pathogens Introduction of an Effective In Vitro Production System and Identification of Plant Stem Cells in Callus Culture Technologies of Plant Cell Cultures In Vitro for the Production of Special ProductsTechnologies of Plant Cell Cultures In Vitro for the Production of Special Products

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

 

  1. Comment on ā€œFinite-Time Control Algorithm Based on Modal State Observer for Flexible Satellite Attitude Trackingā€
    • Journal: IEEE Access
    • Year: 2024
    • DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3361406
    • Contributors: Mohammad Fathi, Hossein Bolandi, Erfan Rezai, Bahman Ghorbani Vaghei, Saeed Ebadollahi

 

  1. Designing a Fixed-Time Observer-Based Adaptive Non-Singular Sliding Mode Controller for Flexible Spacecraft
    • Journal: ISA Transactions
    • Year: 2024
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.isatra.2024.03.025
    • Contributors: Erfan Rezaei, Hossein Bolandi, Mohammad Fathi

 

 

  1. Unsupervised Optimal Model Bank for Multiple Model Control Systems: Genetic-Based Automatic Clustering Approach
    • Journal: Heliyon
    • Year: 2024
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25986
    • Contributors: Mohammad Fathi, Hossein Bolandi

 

 

  1. Corrigendum: ā€˜Adaptive Dynamic Surface Control of a Twoā€Axis Gimbal Systemā€™
    • Journal: IET Science, Measurement & Technology
    • Year: 2023
    • DOI: 10.1049/smt2.12142
    • Contributors: Mohammad Fathi, Hossein Bolandi

 

 

 

 

Mohammad Mohammadpour | Motion planning | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mohammad Mohammadpour | Motion planning| Best Researcher Award

Ā Dr. University of Quebec at Trois-RiviĆØres, Canada

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ”¬ Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with over eight years of specialized experience in R&D, contributing to cutting-edge projects at two renowned institutions.

 

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Education šŸŽ“

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Robotics), University of Quebec at Trois RiviĆØres, QC, Trois RiviĆØres, Canada; May 2019-Feb 2024Masterā€™s degree in Aerospace Engineering (Flight Dynamic & Control), Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran; 2014Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Tehran, Iran; 2011

Skills šŸ› ļø

Programming Language: Python, C++Software: ROS, Gazebo, Rviz, MATLAB & Simulink Research: Navigation and Sensor Data Fusion Motion Planning (Guidance)Movement Sciences (Kinetic & Kinematic)Dynamic Modelling and Control Machine Learning and Deep Learning Obstacle Avoidance Applications: Autonomous Mobile Robots (simulation and experiment)Learning Frameworks: Scikit-learn, Keras, TensorFlow

Experience šŸš€ Robotics Engineer

Hydrogen Research Institute, University of Quebec at Trois RiviĆØres, Trois RiviĆØres, QC, Canada; 2019-2024Dynamic modeling, simulating, and analyzing robotsā€™ motion Implementing motion planning (guidance) algorithms on an Autonomous Mobile Robot and an Autonomous Forklift (simulation and experiment)Developing motion planning (guidance) algorithms using deep neural networks and the robotsā€™ kinetic models (simulation and experiment)Designing and implementing motion controllers (simulation and experiment). Research And Development Engineer Research Center of Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran; 2015-2019Contributed to the Attitude Determination And Control System Executed MIL, SIL, PIL, and HIL simulation and testing Conducted operation and calibration tests of sensors Participated in dynamic modelling

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

i. Energy-efficient motion planning of an autonomous forklift using deep neural networks and kinetic model, Authors: M. Mohammadpour et al., 2023

 

ii. Energy-efficient Local Path Planning of a Self-Guided Vehicle by Considering the Load Position, Authors: Not provided, 2022

 

iii. An Investigation into the Energy-Efficient Motion of Autonomous Wheeled Mobile Robots, Authors: M. Mohammadpour et al., 2021

 

 

Sahar Zeinali | Autonomous systems| Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sahar Zeinali| Autonomous systems | Best Researcher Award

Dr, Institute for Electrical Engineering in Medicine, University of Luebeck, Germany

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ”¬ With a Ph.D. in Control Systems from Sharif University of Technology and experience as a Researcher in Automotive Systems at the University of LĆ¼beck, Germany, I specialize in developing driving assistance systems for autonomous vehicles. Collaborating with industry leaders like ZF Group and Infineon Technologies, my work focuses on model-based and AI-based methods to enhance energy efficiency, driving comfort, and safety. Proficient in MATLAB, Simulink, and Python, I have a strong background in software architecture design and algorithm implementation. Recognized for academic excellence and ranked among top university entrants, I bring expertise in control engineering and a dedication to innovation in automotive technology.šŸŒŸ

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šŸ’¼Professional Experience

Researcher in Automotive Systems University of LĆ¼beck, LĆ¼beck, Germany 2022ā€“Present Collaborated with ZF Group and Infineon Technologies on the EEmotion project. Developed driving assistance systems for autonomous vehicles using model-based and AI-based methods. Enhanced energy-efficiency, driving comfort, and safety. Created software and system simulation requirements. Designed software architecture and interfaces for integration and evaluation purposes. Implemented and validated algorithms in the simulation environment. Conducted Software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing. Control Engineer (Part-time) Namvaran Consulting Company, Tehran, Iran 2018ā€“2019

šŸŽ“Education

Ph.D. in Control Systems Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran 2016ā€“2021 Visiting Researcher in Control Systems Universitat AutĆ²noma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain 2019ā€“2020 M.Sc. in Modeling, Simulation and Control Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran 2013ā€“2015 B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran 2009ā€“2013 Notable Projects Design of Interaction-Aware Driving Assistance Systems for Autonomous Vehicles University of LĆ¼beck, LĆ¼beck, Germany 2023ā€“Present

šŸ–„ļøSkills

  • Software: MATLAB & Simulink, IPG CarMaker, Comsol Multiphysics
  • Python Packages & Libraries: TensorFlow, Keras, Scikit-learn, Gymnasium
  • Programming Language: Python, MATLAB, C++
  • Agile Methodology: Scrum
  • Development Tools: Git
  • Typesetting: LaTeX, Microsoft Office
  • Operating System: Windows, macOS

šŸ†Honors

Recognized for studying at Sharif University of Technology, Iran’s top university. Ranked 3rd out of over 2000 participants in the Ph.D. Entrance Exam in Iran, 2015. Directly admitted to the M.Sc. program as an Exceptional Talented Student, top 10% by GPA, at Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, 2013. Ranked 500th among more than 350,000 university entrance participants in Iran, 2009. Member of Iranā€™s National Elites Foundation. Admitted to Exceptional Talents Schools, 2002ā€“2009, Tabriz, Iran.

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  1. S. Zeinali, M. Fleps-Dezasse, J. King, and G. Schildbach, “Design of a utility-based lane change decision making algorithm and a motion planning for energy-efficient highway driving,” Control Engineering Practice, 146, 105881, 2024.

 

  1. X. Zhang, S. Zeinali, and G. Schildbach, “Interaction-aware traffic prediction and scenario-based model predictive control for autonomous vehicles on highways,” European Control Conference (ECC), 2024.

 

  1. X. Zhang, S. Zeinali, and G. Schildbach, “Interaction-aware traffic prediction and scenario-based model predictive control for autonomous vehicles on highways,” Accepted in IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, 2024.

 

  1. S. Zeinali, M. Shahrokhi, and A. Pishro, “Observer-based controller for treatment of hepatitis C infection using fractional order model,” Mathematical Methods in the Applied Sciences, 45(17), 10689-10709, 2022.

 

  1. S. Zeinali and M. Shahrokhi, “Observer-based singularity-free nonlinear controller for uncertain systems subject to input saturation,” European Journal of Control, 52, 49-58, 2020.

 

  1. S. Zeinali, M. Shahrokhi, and A. Ibeas, “Observer-based impulsive controller design for treatment of hepatitis C disease,” Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 59(43), 19370-19382, 2020.

 

  1. S. Zeinali and M. Shahrokhi, “Adaptive control strategy for treatment of hepatitis C infection,” Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 58(33), 15262-15270, 2019.

 

 

ALEXANDER FORDJOUR | Mechanical | Excellence in Research

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Dr. ALEXANDER FORDJOUR | Mechanical |Excellence in Research

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«Profile Summary

Experienced researcher with a diverse academic background, holding a PhD in Fluid Machinery Engineering from Jiangsu University, China. Proficient in numerical simulation, construction planning, and optimization, with a keen interest in sprinkler irrigation systems. Holds membership in prestigious organizations like the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and the Institution of Engineering and Technology. Actively contributes as a journal reviewer for publications such as the American Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology and the European Scientific Journal. Passionate about advancing engineering solutions for sustainable resource management and agricultural development.

šŸŒ Professional Profiles

 

šŸŽ“ Academic Background

PhD in Fluid Machinery Engineering Jiangsu University, China MSc in Water Resource Engineering and Management Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) BSc in Engineering Physics University of Cape Coast, Ghana

šŸ” Research Interests

  • Numerical Simulation
  • Construction Planning and Management
  • Optimization
  • Sprinkler Irrigation

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ’¼ Professional Memberships

  • Member, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
  • Member, Institution of Engineering and Technology

šŸ“ External / Professional Roles Journal Reviewer:

  • American Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology
  • European Scientific Journal

 

šŸ“šTop Noted Publication

  1. Title: Experimental study on the effects of pressure loss on uniformity, application rate and velocity on different working conditions using the dynamic fluidic sprinkler
    Authors: Zhu, X., Fordjour, A., Agyen Dwomoh, F., … Dai, X., Oteng, J.
    Journal: Heliyon
    Volume: 10
    Issue: 5
    Pages: e27140
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 0

 

  1. Title: Structural design and performance characteristics of the fluidic sprinkler application technology for saving irrigation water: a review
    Authors: Dwomoh, F.A., Zhu, X., Fordjour, A., … Yuan, S., Li, H.
    Journal: Journal of Agricultural Engineering
    Volume: 54
    Issue: 2
    Pages: 1452
    Year: 2023
    Citations: 0

 

  1. Title: Modelling of water drop movement and distribution in no wind and windy conditions for different nozzle sizes
    Authors: Zhu, X., Lewballah, J.K., Fordjour, A., … Ofosu, S.A., Dwomoh, F.A.
    Journal: Water (Switzerland)
    Volume: 13
    Issue: 21
    Pages: 3006
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 2

 

  1. Title: Performance optimization of a newly designed dynamic fluidic sprinkler
    Authors: Zhu, X., Fordjour, A., Yuan, S., Dwomoh, F.A., Issaka, Z.
    Journal: Applied Engineering in Agriculture
    Volume: 37
    Issue: 1
    Pages: 33ā€“41
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 1

 

  1. Title: Analysis of water droplet distribution in wind for the fluidic sprinkler
    Authors: Dwomoh, F.A., Yuan, S., Li, H., … Mensah, R., Fordjour, A.
    Journal: Water (Switzerland)
    Volume: 12
    Issue: 12
    Pages: 3320
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 3

 

  1. Title: Effect of riser height on rotation uniformity and application rate of the dynamic fluidic sprinkler
    Authors: Fordjour, A., Zhu, X., Jiang, C., Liu, J.
    Journal: Irrigation and Drainage
    Volume: 69
    Issue: 4
    Pages: 618ā€“632
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 9

 

  1. Title: Comparative evaluation on performance characteristics of an impact sprinkler with nozzle-dispersion devices and rotary plate sprinkler
    Authors: Issaka, Z., Li, H., Jiang, Y., … Chen, C., Fordjour, A.
    Journal: Applied Engineering in Agriculture
    Volume: 36
    Issue: 3
    Pages: 321ā€“329
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 4

 

  1. Title: Numerical simulation and experimental study on internal flow characteristic in the dynamic fluidic sprinkler
    Authors: Fordjour, A., Zhu, X., Yuan, S., Dwomoh, F.A., Issaka, Z.
    Journal: Applied Engineering in Agriculture
    Volume: 36
    Issue: 1
    Pages: 61ā€“70
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 5

 

  1. Title: The collection method for crop fungal spores based on an efficient microfluidic device
    Authors: Wang, P., Yuan, S., Yang, N., … Fordjour, A., Chen, S.
    Journal: Aerosol and Air Quality Research
    Volume: 20
    Issue: 1
    Pages: 72ā€“79
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 18

 

  1. Title: Modeling the application depth and water distribution uniformity of a linearly moved irrigation system
    Authors: Liu, J., Zhu, X., Yuan, S., Fordjour, A.
    Journal: Water (Switzerland)
    Volume: 11
    Issue: 4
    Pages: 827
    Year: 2019
    Citations: 10